Pancreatic cancer trial combines chemo with immune boosters
NCT ID NCT03727880
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding two immunotherapy drugs (pembrolizumab and defactinib) to standard chemotherapy before and after surgery could help the body fight pancreatic cancer better. It involved 28 people with early-stage, removable pancreatic cancer. The goal was to see if this combination could shrink tumors more effectively and improve long-term outcomes.
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Locations
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Samuel Oschin Cancer Center at Cedars-Sinai
Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States
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Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
Baltimore, Maryland, 21231, United States
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The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States